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LC04 TNZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,254 mi
Last recorded173,254 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 TNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 173,254 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 173,247 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 173,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 164,440 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 164,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 161,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 153,501 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 153,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 145,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on inner & OUTTER EDGE

Fail 7 Mar 2014 145,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on inner & OUTTER EDGE

Pass 31 May 2013 127,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 127,465 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 102,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,881 miles

Oil leak

adv high level stop lamp not conected

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,819 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wiper damage to windscreen borderline for test but out of eyeline.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,175 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight - beam pattern ok.

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LC04 TNZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC04 TNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC04 TNZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2004.

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